45 minSeason 1 • Episode 23
LatestQingyu spent a colorful college life. Mumu told Qingyu that Ming Sheng had returned to China. Qingyu sent a message to Ming Sheng, but received no reply.
In 2007, 16-year-old girl Qiao Qingyu and her family, tormented by rumors about her sister Qiao Beiyu's death, were forced to relocate from their small county town of Shunyun to the provincial capital of Huanzhou. In order to quickly restore their family's normal life, Qingyu, with the help of her classmate Ming Sheng, began searching for the true cause of her sister's death.
Acting
Liu Dan's mother — controlled devastation in every scene.
Writing
Web novel adaptation that trusts viewers to connect dots.
Production
2007 Shunyun feels lived-in, not costume-party retro.
Creator
Qiang Yu
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Reflects real 2000s China where 'face' and family reputation could destroy lives; rural-to-urban displacement still resonates.
Director Liu Ziwei cast Zhang Jingyi specifically for her ability to convey restraint — most of Qingyu's breakdowns are silent.
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